How far is Haverford, PA from Heidelberg, PA?
The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Heidelberg, PA is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Heidelberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Heidelberg.
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Start on the route
3 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winsor Lane
105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road
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Continue on Old Gulph Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road
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Continue on South Gulph Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 50: Heidelberg
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
1229 ft · 48 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
22 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
595 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
773 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Heidelberg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Heidelberg?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Haverford and 151.1 miles from Heidelberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 254.44 mi (409.48 km).
#1 Haverford
A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.0131700, -75.2943500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heidelberg
Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244
| Population | 1,199 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -80.0908900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heidelberg (-80.09089, 40.39229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.93 | $97.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.71 | $105.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.63 | $127.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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